US-DFC Chief Executive in Colombo on Tuesday (7) for Port of Colombo investment launch

COLOMBO (News 1st); U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Nathan will visit Colombo from November 7-8, 2023.

The US Embassy in Colombo said that Scott Nathan will participate in a launch event for a new DFC investment at the Port of Colombo that will provide critical infrastructure for the South Asian region.  

CEO Nathan will also participate in a signing ceremony for DFC’s investment commitment to Citizens Development Business Finance (CDB), which in collaboration with USAID Sri Lanka will promote inclusive lending in Sri Lanka. 

Additionally, CEO Nathan will meet with leaders from the country’s top commercial and development banks, engage with high-level Sri Lankan government officials, and tour the facilities of DFC clients to see how DFC’s financing is supporting these businesses in achieving development goals.   

About DFC: The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. 

DFC invests across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. 

DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.